If you’ve been with us for a while, you probably remember Una Spremuta dal Web. That version of the newsletter took a pause to reflect a deeper transformation: the evolution from SED Web to Babini Mazzari.

Above trends, beyond insights is not just a rebrand. It’s a shift in perspective: less noise, more signal.

We’ll also show up more often - not monthly, but when it matters.

Europe’s digital sovereignty gets real: Microsoft launches Sovereign Cloud solutions

On June 16, Microsoft unveiled a comprehensive strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty in Europe, introducing the Sovereign Public Cloud, the Sovereign Private Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Local.

These initiatives are designed to ensure that European customers' data remains within the continent and under EU jurisdiction. Access to data and infrastructure will be managed exclusively by personnel based in Europe, and new tools such as Data Guardian and External Key Management give organizations greater control over operations and encryption.

The move reflects growing pressure from both regulators and clients for more transparency, legal certainty, and compliance with frameworks like the EU’s Digital Markets Act and NIS2.

For business leaders, this is not just about cloud procurement: it’s about aligning IT infrastructure with strategic, regulatory, and reputational imperatives.

TREND TRACKER

The Post-AI organization: from roles to rhythms

As artificial intelligence integrates deeper into business operations, it’s reshaping not just how people work, but how organizations are structured. Teams are becoming smaller and more cross-functional, decision cycles are accelerating, and the boundaries between human tasks and machine-generated output are blurring.

Many enterprises are rethinking their operating models, introducing new roles such as AI governance leads and redefining how leadership and execution are distributed.

The trend is toward adaptive, data-driven organizations that balance strategic oversight with continuous learning and automation. For European companies, the key challenge is no longer adopting AI, but designing organizations that can evolve with it: aligning people and algorithms around common goals, not just shared tasks.

Want to learn more?

• Superagency in the workplace: Empowering people to unlock AI’s full potential - McKinsey

• AI Will Evolve Into an Organizational Strategy for All - Wired

• Trends in organizational design: embracing agility, flexibility, and technology in enterprise workplace - Nakisa

QUICK INSIGHT

Internal vs. External audit: how to prepare both effectively

Audit processes are a vital part of both compliance and continuous improvement, but they require distinct mindsets and preparations.

Internal Audit

• Define scope and objectives clearly.

• Engage teams openly and promote a no-blame culture.

• Use checklists and internal controls to identify risks.

• Document all procedures and findings in advance.

External Audit

• Align early with the external auditor on scope and timeline.

• Centralize documentation and grant appropriate access rights.

• Brief involved personnel to ensure readiness.

• Ensure that all policies are updated and compliant with relevant standards (e.g. ISO, NIS2).

A structured and proactive approach to audits (internal or external) helps organizations not only pass the test but evolve through it.

WHO IS BABINI MAZZARI

Our Value Proposition

Babini Mazzari is the strategic IT partner for European companies looking to navigate digital transformation in a structured, pragmatic, and sustainable way.
We don’t just deliver technical solutions - we work as an extension of your internal team, helping you integrate systems, optimize processes, and lead change with clarity and competence.

Our approach is built on listening, transparency, and a strong results-driven culture. Whether you're scaling, modernizing, or rethinking your operating model, we support every client with the right tools, clear methodology, and long-term vision.
Above Technology. Beyond Solutions.

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